Chocolate Protein Balls
These Chocolate Protein Balls are a delicious and nutritious snack option. Made with rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey, dark chocolate, flax seeds, chia seeds, and chocolate-flavored protein powder, these energy-packed treats are both satisfying and convenient. The mixture is chilled, rolled into bite-sized balls, and can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later consumption. These protein balls make for a perfect pre- or post-workout snack or a guilt-free indulgence throughout the day. Customize the recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins for a personal touch. Enjoy these tasty and wholesome chocolate protein balls all summer long!
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula for mixing
- refrigerator
- Tray or plate lined with parchment paper
- Tablespoon or cookie scoop for portioning
- Airtight container for storage
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rolled Oats
- ½ cup Natural Peanut Butter
- ⅓ cup Honey
- ¼ cup Chopped Dark Chocolate
- 2 tbsp Flax seeds
- 2 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tbsp Chocolate-flavored protein powder (or to taste)
Notes
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey, chopped dark chocolate, flax seeds, chia seeds, and chocolate-flavored protein powder.
- Stir the ingredients together until well combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes. Chilling will help the mixture firm up and make it easier to handle.
- Once chilled, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using your hands, take a tablespoon-sized portion of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat this process until all the mixture is used.
- Place the formed chocolate protein balls on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper.
- Once all the mixture has been shaped into balls, you can enjoy them immediately or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later consumption.
- These chocolate protein balls make a nutritious and convenient snack. Enjoy them as a pre- or post-workout energy boost, or as a guilt-free sweet treat during the day.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal
